Auslan is a unique language used by the tens of thousands of Australians who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Did you know? Not all Auslan signs look like what they mean! While some signs are iconic and visually represent their meaning (like opening a book or drinking from a cup), others are arbitrary, with no visual connection to the concept (like signs for "why" or "love"). Just like spoken languages, Auslan has its own structure, rules, and creativity that go beyond simple visual cues. I’ve made a video to show you the difference between iconic and arbitrary signs – check it out and learn how depth s